RECIPE: Chickpea tacos!
There’s a good chance your first thought when you hear of chickpea tacos is “Ew, who’d want to eat that?” But trust me on this. They are amazing. What you need: 1 can…
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Category: Health & Fitness
Talking about heavy periods and treatments
With the launch of heavyperiodtalk.ca, Dr. Yolanda Kirkham, an obstetrician and gynecologist, discusses her role in the campaign and why it’s recommended that women educate themselves on their menstruation. Dr. Kirkham is an OBGYN…
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How to get rid of that pesky spring cold with 6 home remedies
Spring is officially here! This means warm sunny days are more frequent, and at my own home we all pulled out our spring coats. But, then, snow came once again to throw us…
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Clear vision, stay in the game
Improving body and mind through working out takes dedication and time. It takes commitment to get your self in gear, speaking rhetorically and literally. The running boom has spawned a multi-billion dollar shoe…
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Cream of pumpkin soup perfect for autumn
Cream of pumpkin soup is an easy and great soup all year round, but is especially a nice and warm addition now that we’re in the colder months. Pumpkin soup is a crowd…
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5 benefits of doing yoga in the morning
I’m a big yoga fan. The movement and breathing wakes my body up and forces my mind to start working, without the added stress of work or life’s challenges. Even a short five…
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Running helps Canadian singer Melissa Bel stay on a high note
Why do you run? Some people choose to run to loose weight or keep fit — all you need is a pair of shoes and an open road. But, there are many more…
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Nova Scotia joins other provinces in Canada offering free abortion pill Mifegymiso
The government of Nova Scotia joins the rest of Canada in offering free abortion pills to women who require it. They will also no longer require a doctor’s referral to book a surgical…
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Medical abortion drug available at no cost in Alberta
Earlier this year, a potentially life changing prescription drug arrived in Canada called Mifegymiso. What is Mifegymiso? With a name as complicated as it sounds, the drug follows a lot of controversy. It…
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TV hosts, mompreneurs Vanessa and Melissa share lifestyle tips
Meet Vanessa Rempel and Melissa Shad, television hosts on the Rogers network and self-proclaimed mompreneurs, believe health and fitness are very important aspect in any woman’s life, especially parents. In our Q&A interview,…
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